What is a car wiper arm
The wiper arm is the part that supports the wiper, usually made of metal or plastic. It is mounted on the front bumper of the car and is connected to the wiper. Its main role is to support the wiper blade, so that the wiper blade can work normally on the windshield, so as to remove rain and dirt, and ensure that the driver's vision is clear .
The wiper arm is designed so that the wiper blade can adjust the pressure and Angle according to the curved surface of the windshield, ensuring an effective wiper effect. It is driven by the motor, so that the wiper blade swings back and forth on the windshield to complete the scraping action . In addition, the wiper arm is also responsible for transferring the power of the motor to the wiper blade so that it can move back and forth on the glass .
The wiper arm can be made of metal or plastic, depending on the design and use environment. Metal is generally more durable, while plastic is lighter and less costly .
The main role of the car wiper arm is to support the wiper so that it can work normally . The wiper arm is installed on the front bumper of the car, connected with the wiper, and transmits power to the wiper blade through the connecting rod mechanism, making it move on the windshield, thus clearing raindrops and snow, ensuring that the driver has a clear vision .
In addition, the design and material of the wiper arm will also affect its service life and effect. For example, the wiper arm of the all-metal structure is very durable, especially the original wiper arm, as long as the rubber strip is replaced regularly, there is no problem for more than 10 years .
The installation method of the wiper arm mainly includes the following steps :
Remove the old wiper arm : First, remove the cover on the installation part of the wiper arm, loosen and remove the fixing nut. Hold the wiper arm in the upright position and gently shake it to fall off naturally.
Install the new wiper arm : Install the new wiper arm on the new connecting rod of the wiper, fix it with a wrench, and adjust it according to the torque value in the instruction manual to ensure that it is secure. During installation, pay attention to the top of the wiper arm not beyond the mirror, and make installation marks near the body, paste double-sided tape and then screw on the fixing screw.
Check and adjust : After installation, check whether the new wiper arm and connecting rod of the wiper are firmly installed. If they are loose, tighten them again. Ensure that the wiper can work properly, check its fit and wiper effect.
Interface modes of different types of wiper arms :
U-shaped connector : Lift the U-shaped wiper arm, open the latch, align the connector with the wiper interface, pull out the connector, and press the latch to complete installation.
side plug-in interface : Lift the wiper arm, align the cylinder with the wiper interface, insert the wiper and rotate the wiper parallel to the wiper arm to complete installation.
button interface : Lift the wiper arm, align it with the wiper interface, and insert it into the wiper interface parallel to complete installation.
dovetail interface : lift the wiper arm and align it with the wiper blade, insert it into the interface, rotate the wiper blade parallel to the wiper arm, hold the tail under and buckle it to complete installation.
Fox interface : lift the wiper arm, insert the cylinder into the interface, rotate parallel to complete the installation.
New Teana interface : Lift the U-shaped wiper arm, align it with the interface, hook it and pull it out to complete installation.
A6L interface : Lift the wiper arm, align it with the interface, and press hard until a click is heard.
A6 interface : Align the trapezoidal square with the trapezoidal slot and press the trapezoidal square into the slot. Then push the interface cover downwards to complete the installation.
Through the above steps and precautions, you can ensure the correct installation and effective use of the wiper arm.
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